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Dangerous and Defective Products
Drugs for Osteoporosis Prescribed Unecessarily?
Defective Children’s Products & Toys are Constantly Recalled
Food manufacturers make consumers responsible
Defibrillator recalled by ZOLL Medical Corporation
Birth Injury
Understanding the Severity of Shoulder Dystocia
Warning Signs of Brachial Palsy Every Parent Should Know
The Scary Truth About Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Birth Injuries Can Lead to Neonatal Death
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Cell Phones and Kentucky Car Accidents
Defective Maintenance Issues Can Cause Kentucky Truck Wrecks
Texting Ban on Kentucky Motorists passed by House
Medical Mistakes
Fewer complications from heart device specialists
Pain Pumps
Pain Pumps: FDA Requires Warning that Use in Joint Causes Chondrolysis and Cartilage Damage
YAZ Lawsuits
Yaz and Yasmin May Cause Stroke
Taking Yaz or Yasmin May Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Yaz Can Lead to Irregular Heartbeat
Hyperkalemia is a Potential Complication of Yaz Birth Control
Lawsuit Filed Against Bayer for Misrepresenting Safety and Effectiveness of Yaz
General
Types of sports-related injuries
Protecting children from unintentional injuries
Safety issues for children in hot weather
Zicam Recall Result of FDA Warning
Zicam Maker violated FDA Regulations
News
Roman Shades Sold by Pottery Barn Kids Recalled...
Advisory panel recommends ban on pain relievers...
Doctor investigated for Medtronic consultation...
FDA recalls Biosite Triage Cardiac Panel...
FDA warns of contaminated products...
FDA recalls contaminated pistachios...
FDA says stop using Hydroxycut now...
FDA discusses medical device controversies...
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Birth Injury
Do You Know What Caused Your Baby to Suffer from Shoulder Dystocia?
Common Causes of Brachial Palsy
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Can Often Be Prevented
What is traumatic brain injury?
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Ten Factors That Can Lead to a Serious Kentucky Truck Accident
Cell Phones Are Blamed For Many Kentucky Car Accidents
There Are An Alarming Amount of Kentucky Car Accidents Every Year
Dangerous and Defective Products
Kentucky Lawsuits Filed Over Toyota’s Defective Accelerator Pedal
Fosamax osteoporosis drug prescribed when women only has osteopenia
Zicam cases in Kentucky and Ohio
Fentanyl pain patch being abused
Medical Mistakes
Common Drug Errors to Watch Out For
One in Fifteen Children Injured by Medicine Mistakes
One in 50 Heart Attack Victims Sent Home by Emergency Room Doctors
Surgical Errors Cost Billions of Dollars Every Year
How to prevent medical mistakes
Pain Pumps
Knees and Pain Pumps: New Evidence Linking Cartilage Loss in Knee Joint to Pain Pumps
YAZ Lawsuits
Signs and Treatment of Kidney Failure
Yaz or Yasmin Birth Control Can Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control
General
Types of sports-related injuries
Treatment of children's sports-related injuries
Protecting children from unintentional injuries
Keeping children safe in hot weather
Dangerous and Defective Products
Every year, thousands of people are injured across the country by defective or dangerous products. These individuals include:
- Patients who suffer severe side effects of prescription drugs
- Workers injured by dangerous construction equipment
- Children harmed by defective cribs or toys
When someone is hurt as the direct result of a product, the manufacturer or other party involved in the distribution of the product can be held responsible. Contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297, if you or a family member has been seriously injured by a defective product.
When products are defective and do not include adequate warnings, serious injuries and death can occur. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were an estimated 232,900 toy-related injuries and 18 toy-related deaths in the United States in 2006. Prescription drugs are also responsible for injuries and death. The problem has become so prevalent that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a drug watch list that identifies certain drugs and the potential risks.
These types of cases fall under the legal category of products liability law. Kentucky, Ohio and federal laws exist to protect consumers from dangerous or defective products placed on the marketplace. To have a successful case, it is crucial that you work with a knowledgeable dangerous products attorney who will be able to advise you on the best course of action.
Manufacturers, designers, retailers and distributors can be held liable, but they will do everything in their power to prove that the product was not defective or dangerous. They know that if you win your case, it could cause more product liability lawsuits to follow from other consumers.
Legal Representation for Dangerous Product Cases
The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, located in Fort Wright, Kentucky, has been representing injured victims for 35 years. We know how difficult it can be to cope with a serious injury, which is why we will not only provide expert representation, but will also help you regain your dignity and sense of independence and self-worth. Our law firm only succeeds if we are able to help our clients receive justice.
We are consumers just like you and we know the importance of holding manufacturers and other liable parties responsible for endangering our lives and that of our family members. Our Ohio and Kentucky defective products attorneys work together as a team, which enables us to build a strong case and prepare for trial, if a settlement cannot be reached outside of court. As our client, you can call our office at any time and speak with a lawyer who knows the details of your case.
A successful products liability lawsuit requires thorough and extensive preparation. We frequently seek the opinions of experienced engineers to determine if and how negligence existed. Our law firm has represented defective products cases involving a wide range of products, including the following:
- Medical devices, including shoulder pain pumps
- Dangerous drugs
- Steel recoiling machines
- Smoke detectors
- Conveyor belts
- Household items
- Car seats
- Children's products
It is crucial that you consult with an Ohio and Kentucky products liability lawyer immediately following an injury caused by a defective product, as adequate time will be needed to properly evaluate your case. Contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 today if you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective product.
The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson represents clients located in Northern Kentucky, including Covington, Boone County, Kenton County and Campbell County. We also handle cases in Louisville, Jefferson County and in areas of Ohio, including Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Blog for Dangerous and Defective Products
- Drugs for Osteoporosis Prescribed Unecessarily?
- Defective Children’s Products & Toys are Constantly Recalled
- Food manufacturers make consumers responsible
- Defibrillator recalled by ZOLL Medical Corporation
Library for Dangerous and Defective Products:
- Kentucky Lawsuits Filed Over Toyota’s Defective Accelerator Pedal
Description: Defective Toyota vehicles have many people concerned in Kentucky. Two women in Northern Kentucky have already filed a lawsuit alleging that defective Toyotas caused their car accidents. If you have been injured in a Kentucky car accident caused by an auto defect, contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. - Fosamax osteoporosis drug prescribed when women only has osteopenia
Description: Merck Osteoporosis drug prescribed to millions of women who do not have osteoporosis, but instead have a much less serious condition called osteopenia that does not require medication. - Toys Can Be Deadly
Description: Defective toys and products have claimed too many lives of young children. According to the CPSC, thousands of children are injured every year by toys and products, such as cribs, playpens and clothing. Contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if your child has been injured by a defective product. - Zicam cases in Kentucky and Ohio [PDF]
Description: zicam kentucky lawyers representing people with loss of sense of smell after using Zicam in kentucky and ohio as the FDA warning states zicam can cause loss of sense of smell - Fentanyl pain patch being abused
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues regarding defective medical devices. According to the website, About.com abuse of the Fentanyl pain patch can be dangerous, and has killed 115 people in Florida. According to this website, drug abusers are using the slow-release form of the painkiller to get a quick high. The University of Florida (UF) researchers are warning against this trend because it's causing an overdose of the drug fentanyl which is 100 times more potent than morphine. - Defibrillator recalled by ZOLL Medical Corporation
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues regarding defective medical devices. The ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator was recently recalled because it was defective. The medical device was manufactured by ZOLL Medical Corporation from May 2004 through February 2009 and distributed from May 2004 through February 9, 2009. It is possible that between 80,000 to 180,000 units are affected. - Shoulder and Knee Pain Pumps
Description: Numerous patients in the northern Kentucky and Cincinnati have hired the law firm of Schachter Hendy & Johnson to help them fight for unpaid medical bills, lost wages and future medical expenses. If you or a loved one have suffered joint injury like chondrolysis of a pain pump, click on our contact link to speak with an attorney who can advise you of your rights.
Case Results for Dangerous and Defective Products:
- Brain Injury From Defective Bulirubinometer
Awarded: $6.5 Million
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Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, Attorneys At Law
909 Wrights Summit Parkway
Suite 210
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
Fax: (859) 578-4440
Toll Free: (888) 606-5297
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YAZ Lawsuits
- If I have had a stroke, heart attack, blood clots of another condition caused by YAZ birth control, what are my legal rights?
- How do I know if my stroke, heart attack or blood clots were caused by YAZ birth control?